The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 295 Zhang Wu's Purpose

Ma Chao plundered around Liangzhou and Longxi, recruiting soldiers, but never saw Xia Houyuan from Chang'an coming. Out of curiosity, he sent someone to inquire, and found out that Jingzhou Mu Zhang Wu personally led troops to attack Wuguan. Xia Houyuan was afraid that Chang'an would lose , did not dare to leave, and is now confronting Zhang Wu.

Ma Chao was overjoyed, what a great opportunity, Xia Houyuan couldn't get through, but I can get through!
Although this city of Ji couldn't be captured for the time being, the people inside didn't dare to come out. Ma Chao came out of Ji city, so he knew that there wasn't much food inside, and it would probably be eaten up in ten days.At that time, even if Jiang Xu and others don't come out, they will starve to death.

So Ma Chao left Pang De to watch over the people in Jicheng, and he wanted to lead five thousand cavalry to attack Chang'an.

Pang De said: "It's better to let people contact Zhang Wu and attack Xiahouyuan back and forth. Xiahouyuan will be defeated, and then he will join forces with Zhangwu to attack Chang'an. Once Chang'an falls, Jizhou will be in chaos."

Ma Chao relied on his own bravery, but said: "If I raise my own army to avenge myself, how can I use others to help me?"

In fact, Ma Chao wanted to occupy Chang'an by himself while Xia Houyuan was restrained by Zhang Wu. Otherwise, after the alliance between the two, who would this Chang'an belong to?This time Ma Chao learned the lessons of the last defeat and the betrayal of Jicheng, and decided to occupy a stable base first, and stop wandering around.

Therefore, Ma Chao took a fancy to Chang'an City.Chang'an was once the capital of Han Gaozu, with strong walls and a large population. As long as Chang'an can be occupied, Hanzhong and Liangzhou will be in their hands. If they accumulate strength over time, they can gather a large army to avenge Cao Cao.

As a result, when Ma Chao led his troops to the vicinity of Chencang, he happened to meet Zhang Yun.Although Zhang Yun was not Ma Chao's opponent in a one-on-one fight, his ability to lead the cavalry in battle was not inferior to Ma Chao's. Moreover, the cavalry under Zhang Yun were elites who had experienced battles and were stronger than Ma Chao's mainly Qiang cavalry.

But Ma Chao is indeed unparalleled in bravery, rushing from left to right in Cao Jun's cavalry formation, as if entering no one's land.

After the two sides fought for a while, Zhang Yun saw that Ma Chao was too powerful, so he had to lead his army back temporarily.

Ma Chao also saw that there was a gap in the strength of the soldiers on both sides. The key was why Zhang He appeared here?

Cao Jun must have come to reinforce the army, maybe Cao Cao has also come.

Ma Chao led his army back again, told Pang De about the situation, and then sent scouts to investigate.

Sure enough, Cao Cao came, and he brought an army of 20.

Pang De said: "Cao Cao will definitely come for Zhang Wu, but Cao's army is too powerful to confront him head-on. It is better to retreat for now and make plans after taking Cao Cao away."

Ma Chao's wife and children died tragically in Jicheng. The old grievances were not avenged, and new vengeances were added. How could he withdraw his troops so easily.

"It's just right that Thief Cao is here, lest I have to go to Xudu to kill him!"

Pang De said again: "It's better to return to Licheng to temporarily guard, and when Cao Cao and Zhang Wu fight, then look for an opportunity to sneak attack Cao Cao's rear."

Although Ma Chao was a bit self-willed, but this time he finally listened to Pang De, mainly because he really didn't have many troops under him now, and if he was tough head-on, he really couldn't beat Cao Cao.

After the last battle with Xu Chu, Ma Chao no longer dared to be arrogant and think that he was invincible, but Ma Chao would definitely not be willing to go back here, at least he would break Jicheng and take Jiang Xu, Yang Fu, Liang Kuan and Zhao Qudu killed before leaving.

Therefore, according to Pound's suggestion, Ma Chao withdrew to Licheng for recuperation, and at the same time plundered and hoarded a large amount of food and grass.

After Ma Chao retreated, Zhang He led his troops to Jicheng while sending people back to Chang'an to report the news.

Seeing Zhang Yun's arrival, Jiang Xu and Yang Fu were overjoyed, and finally looked forward to the reinforcements. In a few days, the food in the city would be exhausted.

After Cao Cao came to Chang'an, he happened to receive the information from Zhang Ying. He immediately ordered Xu Huang to lead [-] infantry, escorting food and grass to Jicheng, and then led Xu Chu, Cao Hong and Zhang Liao to Shangluo with [-] troops.

From Cao Cao's point of view, Ma Chao was just suffering from scabies, while Zhang Wu was suffering from serious illness.If Zhang Wu hadn't attacked Wuguan, Cao Cao would not have planned to come to Guanzhong in person. After all, he is not young, and it is very tiring to march all the way from Xudu to Chang'an.

"Miaocai, what's the situation?" Cao Cao immediately asked about the situation after arriving in Shangluo.

"Returning to the Prime Minister, Zhang Wu came to attack the city a few days ago, but he has not been seen in the past few days. According to the scouts' inquiries, Zhang Wu has given up Danfeng and returned to Wuguan to defend."

"How many Jingzhou soldiers and horses are there in Wuguan now? Who are the generals of Jingzhou?"

"There are more than 1 people. In addition to Zhang Wu, there are Jingzhou generals Huang Zhong and Wei Yan."

"You can see it with your own eyes, are you sure Zhang Wu is here?" Cao Cao asked again.

"The general saw it with his own eyes, and it is indeed Zhang Wu who is here."

Cao Cao knew that Huang Zhong and Wei Yan were both Zhang Wu's generals, and their martial arts were not inferior to those of his own generals, and the veteran Huang Zhong was even stronger than Zhang He, Xu Huang and others.

And Zhang Wu came in person. With Zhang Wu's strength, as long as he is there, he must be careful.

"Zhang Wu took advantage of Ma Chao's rebellion and personally led troops to attack Wuguan. Could there be collusion between Zhang Wu and Ma Chao?" Cao Cao asked.

Xun You said: "It doesn't look like the situation. If Ma Chao had been in contact with Zhang Wu, he would not have suffered such a disastrous defeat. He should have led his troops to attack Chang'an long ago. Zhang Wu's behavior is also a bit weird. I don't think he is It seems to be attacking Chang'an, but it seems to be deliberately attracting Miaocai."

Cheng Yu also said: "I also find it strange. It seems that Zhang Wu knew in advance that Ma Chao was going to be defeated, and came here to help Ma Chao and help Ma Chao breathe a sigh of relief."

If Xia Houyuan hadn't been dragged in Chang'an and couldn't leave, Ma Chao would have been driven away long ago. Moreover, after Zhang Wu occupied Wuguan, he was not in a hurry to attack again, which meant that he planned to defend Wuguan to the death.

If you take precautions in advance, Wuguan is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack. No matter how many Cao troops have, they will not be able to give full play to their superiority in strength, because the passage in front of the pass is so narrow, and only so many soldiers can be sent up to attack at a time.

Xun You said again: "Wuguan is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Zhang Wu has more than 1 elite soldiers, as well as two generals, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan. I am afraid that our army will not be able to take back Wuguan in a short time. However, Zhang Wu Why not take advantage of the prime minister's army to open up the Wuguan road and go straight to Chang'an? Now that the prime minister's army has arrived, what's the point of him guarding Wuguan? Does he want to spend a long time with us? Wuguan is far away from Jingzhou , I'm afraid it's not convenient for them to transport grain and grass?"

Cao Cao said: "Could it be that Zhang Wu has other plans?"

Jia Xu said: "A certain view of Zhang Wu's behavior, he always makes plans before acting, and he will never do things without purpose. Sometimes he does some seemingly insignificant things, but it is for a few years later." Things are foreshadowing. Maybe Zhang Wu's goal is not Chang'an, but it must be related to Chang'an."

"Is it related to Chang'an? As long as Zhang Wu occupies Wuguan, Chang'an will be threatened. General Miaocai can only guard here, and Ma Chao is unstoppable. The prime minister must come in person or send a large army to support. Could it be that he The purpose is to attract the Prime Minister? Could it be that Zhang Wu has some conspiracy to deal with the Prime Minister?" Xun You said with some fright.

(End of this chapter)